Preston North End could be about to make their third signing of the January window with a £500,000 swoop for Oxford United midfielder Ryan Ledson.

The former Everton youngster has over 50 appearances for the U’s since joining them from Everton, where he made his league debut as 17-year-old.

Preston have already signed Bristol Rovers striker Billy Bodin and Motherwell frontman Louis Moult for a combined total of around £1 million for Ledson, who once captained England Under 17s to glory in the European Championships.

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A host of Championship and League One clubs are being linked with non-League hot-shot Reise Allassani.

The 21-year-old has been in blistering form for Dulwich Hamlet this season since joining following his release from Crystal Palace in the summer.

Speaking in November, Dulwich boss Gavin Rose said: “We’ve had about seven or eight Championship clubs, one Premier League club show interest and a League Two club.”

Allassani has hit 17 goals in 15 matches this season and Dulwich Hamlet are now receiving bids before accepting the best offer and the former Eagle will no doubt sign for a new club in the near future.

Norwich City, Reading, Barnsley and Gillingham are the clubs said to be most keen on his signature.

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There have already been some big moves in League One, but perhaps the biggest yet is about to happen with Charlton Athletic boss Karl Robinson looking to bring a striker to The Valley.

The Addicks are keen on strengthening their frontline and have been linked with a move for Portsmouth striker Brett Pitman.

Pitman has scored 13 goals in 21 league appearances, since moving to Fratton Park from Ipswich for an undisclosed fee in the summer and it is unlikely Pompey boss Kenny Jackett will allow him to leave now with his side firmly in the race for promotion.

Whether Charlton could afford Pitman is another matter though. He is under contract at Fratton Park and playing well, so that alone could price him out of a move to south London.

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Paul Downing of Blackburn Rovers in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Blackburn Rovers at Sixfields on December 23, 2017 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

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Sheyio Ojo of Liverpool and Cole Dasilva of Chelsea in action during the Liverpool v Chelsea Premier League 2 game at Prenton Park on March 13, 2017 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

In League Two, Cheltenham Town could be set to raid the Premier League champions to take one of their promising youngsters on-loan.

Robins boss Gary Johnson is believed to be keen on securing the services of Cole Dasilva, especially as he will be without recognised left-back Jordan Cranston, who recently tore his hamstring and could be out for the season.